This Baileys Salted Caramel Martini is the perfect way to treat yourself!
It has a nice texture, is creamy, and is just sweet enough. The salted caramel adds a little bit of luxury.
Great for cozy nights at home, impressing friends at a dinner party, or even as a special drink after dinner. And let me tell you, making it is so easy!
This is something I’ve made a lot of times, and it’s always a big hit.
It tastes like dessert in a glass, but with a little alcohol.
The salted caramel drizzle makes it look even fancier, but don’t worry—you don’t need to be a pro bartender to make it.
Let’s get started and make a drink you’ll want to dream about later.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. of Baileys Irish Cream (Salted Caramel flavor if you can find it!)
- 1 ounce of vodka (vanilla vodka is great, but regular vodka works too!)
- 1 oz of caramel sauce (plus more for the rim and drizzle)
- 1 pinch of sea salt (to decorate)
- Cubes of ice
Tools
- Glass for martinis
- Shaker for cocktails
- Jigger or shot glass for measuring
- Small plate for putting around the glass
Instructions
1. Put a rim on the glass
Put a little caramel sauce on a small plate. Put some caramel on the rim of your martini glass, then sprinkle a little sea salt around the edge.
2. Mix the drink
Mix Baileys, vodka, caramel sauce, and some ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Shake it really well for 15 to 20 seconds, or until everything is icy cold and mixed together.
3. Pour and strain
Pour the mixture through a strainer into your prepared martini glass.
4. Add a garnish and serve
For a fancy touch, drizzle a little more caramel sauce on top and serve right away.
Tips & Tricks
- Put your martini glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes before you make your drink. It makes your martini colder and fancier!
- Don’t forget the caramel rim. It’s so easy to do and makes the drink taste like something you’d get at a fancy cocktail bar.
- Use high-quality caramel. A rich, creamy caramel sauce makes a big difference here!
- Vanilla vodka adds a little sweetness, but regular vodka keeps it classic.
- Double it up if you’re making these for a lot of people. Just add twice or three times as much of each ingredient and shake!
- No salted caramel Baileys? You can use regular Baileys instead, and you can make the salted caramel flavor stronger by adding more caramel sauce.
- No salt from the sea? Instead, use flaky kosher salt. Don’t use table salt; it’s too fine and strong.
- Want it to be even sweeter? A little more caramel sauce or a splash of simple syrup will do.
- You can put caramel and salt on the edges of the glasses ahead of time. To save time during cocktail hour, just put the prepared glasses in the fridge until you’re ready to serve them.
- This martini tastes best when it’s fresh, but if you have extra mix in the shaker, you can keep it in the fridge for a day or two. Before serving, just shake it again with ice.
Final Thoughts
That’s all there is to it: your Baileys Salted Caramel Martini! It has a nice mix of sweet and salty, and it’s creamy and dreamy.
This recipe is one of those that seems really special but is actually very easy. I can’t wait for you to try it.
Let me know how it turned out in the comments if you make it! Did you try any fun changes?
Do you have any questions?
I’d love to hear everything about your adventures making martinis. Cheers! 🥂